MPM1440 Personal Assistant


Company:	Dewis Centre for Independent Living
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Aberdare
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	8 Sept 2026
Closing date:	8 Oct 2026

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Summary

JOB DESCRIPTION

Personal Assistant

A LITTLE ABOUT MYSELF

I am a 15-year-old boy with autism, living with my family in Rhigos. I am

verbal and able to communicate fully. I have a rare degenerative

condition effecting my muscles. I have trouble

regulating my behaviour and have rather acute sensory issues. I also

have some mobility issues and can get tired easily. Likes rubber ducks

and mickey mouse. Playing with my brother, watching TV and spending

time on my iPad, but I don’t like soft play centres as I can’t use them fully

due to mobility issues.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

My parents are looking to employ a personal assistant to take me out in

the community to develop my social skills as well as giving them some

respite.

HOURS OF WORK

4 hours per week Term Time / 10 hours per week School Holidays.

RATES OF PAY

£14.50 per hour.

TASKS CAN INCLUDE

Taking me to the cinema

Taking me swimming and support with dressing

Providing hands on support for me to eat

Ensuring I am always safe

Encouraging with my self-help skills - emotional regulation

Stepping in to help me with various things; although I try to be independent, I literally cannot achieve some tasks unless I’m helped, but can be stubborn to ask for the help I need

Helping me with my splints

Some personal care also required due to incontinence

TYPE OF PERSON REQUIRED

Experience of working with autistic children

Someone who has worked with and understands epilepsy

Physically strong person as I can use my body weight in confrontation

Firm and direct with communication

Someone who will is active and able to keep up with me

Someone who will be sensitive to my needs

Someone who will be reliable as I like routine

A driver with access to a vehicle large enough to fit my wheelchair and walking frame

ABOUT THE JOB

This position is subject to satisfactory references and a DBS Disclosure (Police Check), which must be completed prior to the commencement of employment. The cost of this check will be covered by the Local Authority.

All necessary checks will be conducted to verify that any candidate has the legal right to work in the UK before employment begins.

Although this is a part-time role, it is a legitimate position requiring the submission of a National Insurance number. Employment will commence under an initial trial period.

Wages will be paid on a monthly basis and appropriate holiday pay will be provided.

Please note: Dewis Centre for Independent Living is acting on behalf of a third party and will not serve as your employer or be liable for any issues arising from your employment should you be offered the position.

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